Convert FMP to XLSX

Understanding FMP and XLSX file formats

FMP files are database files created by FileMaker Pro, a popular cross-platform relational database application. These files store structured data, layouts, scripts, and other database elements. XLSX is the standard spreadsheet file format used by Microsoft Excel, part of the Microsoft Office suite. XLSX files are widely used for storing, analyzing, and sharing tabular data.

Why convert FMP to XLSX?

Converting FMP to XLSX allows you to share your database data with users who do not have FileMaker Pro, or to perform further data analysis in Excel. XLSX files are more universally accessible and compatible with many data processing tools.

How to convert FMP to XLSX

Direct conversion from FMP to XLSX is not natively supported, but you can export your data from FileMaker Pro to a format that Excel can read, such as CSV, and then open or save it as XLSX in Excel.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your database in FileMaker Pro.
2. Go to File → Export Records.
3. Choose CSV as the export format and select the fields you want to export.
4. Save the exported CSV file to your computer.
5. Open Microsoft Excel and use File → Open to open the CSV file.
6. Review the data and use File → Save As to save the file in XLSX format.

Recommended software for FMP to XLSX conversion

• FileMaker Pro (for exporting data)
• Microsoft Excel (for opening CSV and saving as XLSX)
• Alternatively, LibreOffice Calc can also open CSV files and save them as XLSX.

Tips for a successful conversion

• Check your exported CSV for correct field delimiters and encoding.
• Review the data in Excel to ensure formatting and special characters are preserved.
• If your FMP database contains multiple tables, export each table separately.